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BISTRO VOLTAIRE

226 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BISTRO VOLTAIRE has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 19, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 7, 2011, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times on May 19, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSULATE THE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DROP CEILING. REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA BELOW THE BEER DRIP PANS BEHIND THE BAR AND THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BROILER WIRE RACK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY, WATER STAINED. REPAINT THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BECAUSE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING. SEAL THE CORNER AND THE WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE HANDLES OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
  3. Task Force Liquor 1475

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE PARTICLEBOARD LEDGE NEXT TO THE WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA. PAINT THE SHELVES ABOVE THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE RACKS NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. REPAINT THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE PLASTIC SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE BAR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR, GAS LINES BEHIND THE OVEN, OIL LINES IN THE BASEMENT, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DRAIN LINES ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER COOLER. MUST MOP THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE VINYL BASEBOARD ALONG THE BAR WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE WALLS AND OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS. MUST COVER THE WALL NEXT TO THE BROILER. REPLACE THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY, WATER STAINED. MUST SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE COBWEBS IN THE BASEMENT. THE FRP BOARD OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE BEER TAP MUST BE ROUTED INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE HANDLES OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR SHOW PROOF OF A GREASE INTERCEPTOR. NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE LITTER AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

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